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PSG's New Star and an Ankle Drama: Football Just Got Juicy!

Paris Saint-Germain has just bagged a star midfielder for $50 million, but it comes with a twist – their striker is out for three months!

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially signed Rennes’ talented midfielder Désiré Doué in a jaw-dropping deal worth around $50 million. The 19-year-old rising star, who has been with Rennes since he was five, has now inked a five-year contract with the hoity-toity Parisians and will don the famous red, white, and blue jersey as the team transitions into the post-Kylian Mbappe era. Fans are eagerly guessing how Doué will fit alongside PSG’s star-studded roster and what his arrival means for Parisian glory in the coming seasons.

In a fitting twist to the transfer saga, it's not all sunshine and rainbows at PSG. Just as the club welcomes its new midfielder, they face a significant setback with the injury of striker Gonçalo Ramos, who has been sidelined for three months due to a severe ankle ligament injury sustained in his first game of the season. Ramos, who had a big price tag of €90 million last summer, limped off just 20 minutes into the match, leaving fans speculating on how the team will adjust to his absence during a crucial part of the season.

PSG's knack for snatching up top talent has been nothing short of legendary, and Doué is just one in a long line of players who have made the switch to the French capital. The club’s strategy often involves acquiring seasoned players from rivals, setting its bar high when it comes to snatching talent. The club’s ‘wheel and deal’ approach has garnered mixed reviews from fans and pundits alike, making this transfer period a must-watch as the team continues to build its roster and chase more trophies.

As the excitement unfolds, ornery football fans are left wondering: will Doué's potential shine through at PSG? With many positioning him as a bold new face for the club, the question remains whether he can withstand the pressure and expectations that come along with the illustrious PSG name.

Did you know that the PSG-Neymar transfer back in 2017 still holds the record for being the most expensive football transfer of all time at €222 million? And speaking of injuries, Ramos isn’t the only one to have an unfortunate run-in with the big leagues, as footballers historically take injury hits every season, some even leading to unexpected retirements. Brace yourselves, football season just went into overdrive!